Happy Super Bowl Sunday, Folks! It will be nothing short of a perfect day to get together with friends and family here in the Coachella Valley with highs in the mid-upper 70s. We continue to keep an eye on deteriorating drought conditions across the entirety of Southern California. As of Thursday, more than 21% of
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We’re seeing some of the best weather in the country again this weekend. Highs hit 81° in Palm Springs today with mostly sunny skies. Expect similar conditions tomorrow as we continue warm and dry weather in the desert for the weekend, but be ready for some big changes later this week. Skies were sunny for
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The playoffs are here for the winter sports. Seven teams for both boys’ basketball and girls’ soccer, three for water polo, and five for both girls’ basketball and boys’ soccer all look to claim the title. Here is a look at the schedule. WEDNESDAY, FEB 12 BOYS BASKETBALL – Palm Springs at West Ranch (Division
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The City of Indio’s Black History Month celebration welcomed Coachella Valley residents for an afternoon of cultural celebration, entertainment and fun Saturday. The Indio Black History Committee and others partnered with the city for the free event in downtown Indio. Games, food, vendors, guest speakers and panel discussions accompanied the event, which is one of
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Protesters in downtown Palm Springs took over the Arenas District Friday night in support of LGBTQ+ rights and protections. “We’re not going back,” is the clear message echoed by protesters, back to a time where some say the LGBTQ+ community had less rights and protections. “We are here to stay. Palm springs is our city
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The year of the snake was honored at this year’s Lunar Festival at The River at Rancho Mirage. The third annual festival honored Asian art, cultures and traditions just a few weeks after the Lunar New Year. Food and retail vendors also commemorated the event, with some saying it was their first time participating in
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Gusty winds linger, especially in the deserts, where winds could gust between 25-35 mph and even up to 45-55 mph near the mountain slopes, then decreasing later this evening.Looking at the weekend: Expect sunny skies and milder temperatures in the mid-70s, not quite as warm as the past few days–we are in a cooling trend–but
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RANCHO MIRAGE, California (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies were investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian Thursday night. Investigators said the incident was reported before 5:00 p.m. in the area of Bob Hope and Columbia Drive, across the street from Eisenhower Health Emergency crews worked to save the pedestrian before they were pronounced dead
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On Friday, people wore red in support of the American Heart Association’s “National Wear Red Day” to help raise awareness to end heart disease and stroke in women. Experts maintain there are several ways to keep your heart healthy: Stay active and manage your weight, plus, for those who smoke, quit, and stay away from
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As the investigation into a crash that killed two people continues, the California Highway Patrol put out a call to the public on Friday asking for help in locating a vehicle of interest. The crash happened on Tuesday at around 1:00 p.m. on the westbound side of Interstate 10, west of Washington Street. Two people
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A 24-year-old man accused of killing a man and woman in Coachella must stand trial on two counts of first-degree murder and other charges, a judge ruled today. Monique Vega Daniel Torres Cerda of Coachella allegedly gunned down 23-year-old Hector Ramos, also of Coachella, and 26-year-old Monique Vega of Valle Verda in 2022. Following a
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COACHELLA, Calif (KESQ) – A Coachella mother and daughter had a heartfelt reunion this week with the firefighters who saved their lives when they were trapped inside their burning home. The January 8 fire broke out as a vegetation fire near Tyler Street and 47th Avenue in Coachella and moved quickly, fueled by fast winds.
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Una persona murió y otras tres resultaron heridas en una colisión a alta velocidad en sentido contrario en la Interestatal 10 a primera hora de la mañana del viernes en Whitewater. La policÃa dijo que la colisión de tres vehÃculos se reportó por primera vez alrededor de las 2:40 a.m. cerca de la parada de
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on Wednesday that seeks to ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports. Supporters of the ban argue it’s an unfair advantage and poses a danger to women and girl athletes. Opponents of the ban say that disinformation is exaggerating the scope of the issue of transgender
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“The Best Bookstore,” located in Downtown Palm Springs is the only bookstore in the city. After opening in 2022, Co-founder Sarah Lacy said they didn’t realize how difficult the summers could be financially. Lacy said this summer was the most difficult they’ve experienced because of the record-breaking heat. Locals either left Palm Springs or were
Continue Reading Mientras continúa la investigación sobre un choque en el que murieron dos personas, la Patrulla de Carreteras de California hizo un llamamiento al público el viernes pidiendo ayuda para localizar un vehÃculo de interés. El choque se produjo el martes alrededor de la 1:00 p.m. en el lado oeste de la Interestatal 10, al oeste
Continue Reading Los agentes del sheriff del condado de Riverside estaban investigando un accidente mortal que involucró a un peatón el jueves por la noche. Los investigadores dijeron que el incidente se reportó antes de las 5:00 p.m. – en el área de Bob Hope y Columbia Drives. Los equipos de emergencia trabajaron para salvar al peatón
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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was killed and three others were injured in a high-speed wrong-way freeway collision on Interstate 10 early Friday morning in Whitewater. Police said the three-vehicle collision was first reported at around 2:40 a.m. near the Whitewater Rest Stop in the eastbound number one lane. According to CHP, a grey
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A slow moving trough and low pressure system brought rain to SoCal, with the heaviest stuff failing in L.A. County, but there was also a bit of rain from San Gorgonio Pass through the Inland Empire. Our gracious views captured some great clouds and rainbows! The best way to send us photos is via our
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A large area of low pressure to our North, along with a weak cold front, brought some light and moderate showers to the region, mainly in Los Angeles county. Many communities West of the Valley saw some light rain, and there’s still a very small chance of sprinkles here. A Flood Advisory was in place
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